Borstal Boy is a play adapted by Frank McMahon from the 1958 autobiographical novel of Irish nationalist Brendan Behan of the same title. The play debuted in 1967 at the Abbey Theatre in Dublin, with Frank Grimes as the young Behan. McMahon won a New York Drama Critics' Circle Award in 1970 and Tony Award in 1970 for his adaptation. Best Play at the 24th Tony Awards, April 19, 1970 — hosted by Julie Andrews, Shirley MacLaine, Walter Matthau at Mark Hellinger Theatre. Wiki link Wiki link